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Nihongaku Radio Episode 56: Japan Nite Turns 20

This episode is all about Japan Nite, the annual Japanese music showcase at SXSW and subsequent tour that packs a precious handful of acts from Japan into a growing but small number of U.S. clubs.

This year marked Japan Nite’s twentieth anniversary. In celebration of this milestone, Japan Nite’s organizers did pretty much what they always do and put on a great show. For more on Japan Nite from the folks who organize it, check out this piece I did for The Texas Standard, a daily news radio show from KUT in Austin, TX.

I don’t need to tell you that this episode is packed with 2015 Japan Nite artists like Zarigani$ and Pirates Canoe, but there are a few surprises thrown into the mix for good measure. Have you heard Peelander-Z’s live album? And who are the musicians that got their start at Japan Nite but have turned into SXSW mainstays in their own right? The answer is just a play button away.